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Mr C Timms
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Principal Teacher (Guidance) at St Columba’s RC High School, Dunfermline and Postgraduate Research Student at the University of Glasgow’s School of Education.

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It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm of colleagues who attended yesterday’s Module 1 of the CLPL for Aspiring Principal Teachers of Guidance at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social organised by Education Scotland. I am hugely grateful for the invitation to join a fantastic team of Tutors for the programme.
August 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to unite in prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace, and calls for a "disarmed and disarming peace" in all places torn by armed conflict.”

www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Pope Leo calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to unite in prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace, and calls for a
www.vaticannews.va
August 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Today is the Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. On 14 August 1941, he was killed after volunteering to take the place of a fellow prisoner at Auschwitz who faced execution.

May his bravery and sense of justice continue to inspire.
August 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Exam results are in and whatever the results, young people are not alone.

Skills Development Scotland Results Helpline expert advisers will be at the end of the phone to help young people. Call the helpline on 0808 100 8000.

Or visit our information hub 👇
young.scot/get-informed...
August 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Powerful report: “These inequalities did not significantly change between ages 5 and 17, highlighting the enduring influence of early-life disadvantage.”
Socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.

New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.

New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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What can we learn from the 2025 exam results.
August 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Results not what you expected? Help is available. Call the SDS Results Helpline on 0808 100 8000 or visit myworldofwork.co.uk

#SQAResults
August 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
“Quoting Pope Francis, the Pope said that in a time “of mounting global tensions and conflicts", Hiroshima and Nagasaki stand as symbols of memory that, he said, "urge us to reject the illusion of security founded on mutually, assured destruction.””
Pope: May the Hiroshima anniversary serve as a call to pursue peace - Vatican News
In a message on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to renew its commitment ...
www.vaticannews.va
August 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Great to see some familiar faces on national TV this morning for @sqanews.bsky.social results day. They were a credit to themselves, their families and the school community.
August 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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No matter what the outcome this #SQAresults Day, remember there's support out there for you.

We've gathered lots of resources, including a blog from our friends at SAMH, which provide tips on protecting your mental wellbeing.😊

👉 info.sqa.org.uk/4lwAbFr
August 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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🚨There's only one week left to apply to become a Safeguarder with Children First before the closing date of 11 August. 🚨

Are you passionate about championing children's rights? Why not apply today to make a real difference to children's lives. Find out more here ➡️https://ow.ly/6lyc50WuxoA
August 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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📣 Just 24 hours to go until #SQAResults! Get ahead and learn about what the #SCQF on your certificate means. Visit scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...

#NoWrongPath
August 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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🎓 Clearing is now OPEN!

Looking for a place at university this September? The University of Glasgow has opportunities available through Clearing.

👉 Apply now: www.gla.ac.uk/study/cleari...

#Clearing2025 #UniversityofGlasgow #TeamUofG

www.youtube.com/watch?v=etAs...
Clearing 2025
YouTube video by University of Glasgow
www.youtube.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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New: @henryhepburn.bsky.social visits Scotland’s highest-security prison - HMP Shotts - to learn about a new approach to education behind bars and the parallels with priorities in modern schools

www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Why prison education faces many of the same challenges as schools
Henry Hepburn visits Scotland’s highest-security prison to learn about a new approach to education behind bars and the parallels with priorities in modern schools
www.tes.com
July 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Good luck to all students receiving exam results on Tuesday! 🤞

If you have questions about your funding application, SAAS can help advise.

⬇️Book a place on their free Exam Results drop in session
www.tickettailor.com/events/stude...
August 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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💡From #SQAresults Day, the Skills Development Scotland Results Helpline becomes your one stop shop for advice on careers and further study.

🙋Their experts will be ready to take your call between 5-8 August: 0808 100 8000.

Or get ahead of the game and find loads of info at myworldofwork.co.uk.
August 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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📣It’s #SQAresults Day tomorrow! Our friendly Candidate Advice Line team can help if you have any questions when you receive your certificate:

📲0345 279 1000 (lines open 8am)

You can also find loads of info about your certificate online: info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025
August 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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If you're receiving #SQAresults tomorrow, Tuesday 5 August, then cast your eye over our Learner Hub where you'll find info on...

☑️Receiving your results
☑️Your results certificate
☑️The appeals process

...plus lots more help and support.

info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025
August 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Is a ‘crisis of masculinity’ evident in UK secondary student attitudes towards gender equality, gender stereotypes and sexual harassment?

Letter in JECH from Prof Kirstin Mitchell & the Equally Safe at School team picked up by The Times & BBC today.

doi.org/10.1136/jech...

@uofgnews.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Worried about your child’s mental health? Bringing up children can be tough at times. Children First is here to help.

Our free support line is for anyone who cares for a child in Scotland.

Call our friendly team on 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat on our website.
July 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Building on our commitment to fair access, we’re launching 3 new scholarship offers in 2025 for:

• Mature students (26–45)
• Parents in undergrad study, esp. in priority family groups
• Students studying degrees via colleges (1+3/2+2)

Full details - bit.ly/44xA5qZ
Expanding our scholarship: Introducing three new support offers to enhance diverse student pathways
Our scholarship programme is evolving to better meet the needs of students who face significant barriers to accessing and succeeding in Higher Education.
www.therobertsontrust.org.uk
July 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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As the new term approaches, no child should worry about having the basics. Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund offers immediate support for families in crisis, so children can focus on learning, not hardship. Learn more & apply now. https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help/urgent-assistance-fund
July 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM